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Kiruna weather in December (Norrbotten, Sweden)

How does the December weather in Kiruna compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Kiruna usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -5°C. At night, it falls to around -13°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Kiruna in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kiruna. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kiruna climate page with graphs.

 

Kiruna, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 45 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Sweden in December

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Kiruna should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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